Today is #WorldPenguinDay! 🐧 Did you know that the UK Overseas Territories and the British Antarctic Territory are home to 25% of the planet’s penguins? From the impressive 1.2m tall Emperor Penguins of the British Antarctic Territory to the smaller, agile Southern Rockhopper Penguins of the Falkland Islands, 9 out of 18 penguin species breed in the UK Overseas and British Antarctic Territories. The RSPB work with overseas territories to monitor breeding sites, restore habitats and work with partners to extend Marine Protection Zones. Combined, the marine zones of our UK Overseas Territories span over 1% of the global ocean! These small islands are making a big impact to our global ocean health by helping combat ocean threats such as climate change, illegal fishing and marine pollution. 📷 Rockhopper Penguins: National Geographic, Pristine Seas #Penguin #Conservation #Nature #Wildlife #Antarctic #RSPB